Understanding the Religions of the World: An Introduction | 1 Edition

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Understanding the Religions of the World is an exciting new introductory textbook which moves beyond the purely descriptive, helping students understand how religions actually ‘work’ and what they mean to their adherents. Covering all the main faith traditions, as well as the rarely discussed religions of Africa and Oceania, the book provides the necessary historical perspectives while focusing on contemporary beliefs and practices, both of which are enhanced with numerous images and learning features.